Soren Lorenson
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How big is Hands? Could he do a job as a middle forward and increase his versatility that way? Thinking along the lines of Cameron McInnes or the merkin from the Titans
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The Violent Femmes think he is sufficiently large.
Nah the other one with a girl name. Erin Clark is who I think I’m thinking of.
Such a complete debacle to have son and bro in law of the captain in the side..granted the coach didnt play his son but he parachuted the other so...to 5/8 so our best 5/8 could play centre...my goodness..can't believe anyone couldn't see this..Oh wait
It's what the smart clubs do mate.
That girly named mofo is considerably larger than Hands
If he convinces Ryles he’ll convince me
Smith is 21 and barely played reserve gradeagree. He definitely showed more attacking intent and more confident to play what's in front of him.
Definitely played better when he was in the side.
14 would be perfect as he can fill in almost anywhere.
I have no issue if he starts at 9 either and Riley Smith deputises for him.
I however do expect Brailey will be our 9
Like how Matt Arthur kept Brendan Hands out of the NRL side?
He is 25 ffs
Hands is a utility while Arthur is a specialist dummy half. In reserve grade they literally just stick merkins wherever they fit. If Brad Arthur was favouring his son over Hands he would’ve picked him in the NRL side, not reserve grade.
Mozer does seem to have much higher potential than Brailey and would probably cost more due to demand. Meanwhile he still might not be as good as Brailey (when fit) in 2025 at least, due to lack of experience and physical maturity. But he is 21 next year so if his ceiling is Origin class or better, he should at least be top 17 in 2025. He might be Brisbane’s first choice dummy half already.
Maybe they’re looking at Vaughan as an experienced backup? Merkins put shit on our club for having backups over the age of 21 but history shows young forwards tend to struggle with the physical side of the game. Front rowers mature later than other positions.
They know he’s the one.
Gone to warriors
When Brian Smith kept picking Jason Smith?
I’ve told you before. Dylan Brown played centre because we only had three outside backs available. The following merkins were all unavailable:
Melbourne signed Brett Finch and pushed Inglis to centre. It’s not because they thought Finch was a better five-eighth. It’s just about balance.
